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RECAP - Road closed after crash near shopping centre
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Multiple signalling issues affecting trains across Dorset and Hampshire
DUE TO a signalling problem between Micheldever and Winchester trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines. Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the
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What does the winner of The Great British Bake Off get?
The Great British Bake Off is a popular programme where amateur bakers try to impress the judges with their creativity and execution of ideas when baking. Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith judge amateur bakers’ creations while Alison Hammond and Noel
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Where is The Great British Bake Off filmed and can you visit the Tent?
The Great British Bake Off is a popular TV series with a new batch of contestants ready to take on the baking challenges each time it graces our screens. Viewers know the importance of the Bake Off Tent which hosts the whole series, seeing all
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Man reportedly exposed himself to two ten year old girls
POLICE are looking to identify a man who reportedly exposed himself to two ten-year-old girls. It was reported that at around 1pm on Friday August 30, 2024 a man riding a black Carrera mountain bike exposed himself to two ten-year-old girls on
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I tried a Bake Off technical challenge and now my dreams are shattered
If you’ve gone to a supermarket recently and noticed that flour, butter, and eggs keep selling out, the return of The Great British Bake Off may be your answer. As 12 new bakers take to the iconic tent each week, seeing one crowned the Star Baker
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Moped stolen after incident with BMW in Christchurch
OFFICERS are appealing for information after a robbery in Christchurch. A man in his 20s was riding a grey Honda moped along Barrack Road when a black/grey BMW approached as they came near the Esso petrol station. The BMW forced the moped off
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Man taken to safety after concern for welfare call in Poole
AN EMERGENCY response swarmed an abandoned multi storey car park in Poole. Armed police officers, firefighters and the Southwestern Ambulance service attended the incident on Municipal Road after a concern for welfare call. Armed officers were
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Pleasure boat Dorset Belle 'did not cause Bournemouth beach drownings'
A coroner has ruled out the involvement of a pleasure cruiser as "causative or contributory" to the deaths of two young people who drowned off Bournemouth beach. Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, drowned and eight other people were treated by
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Teen girl has bike stolen from outside high street shop
A TEENAGER reportedly had her bike stolen as she visited a shop in the high street. The 14-year-old left the bike outside Marks and Spencer in Lymington high street while she went inside to shop, but returned to find it had been taken. The
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RNLI called out to yacht after crew member lacerates their hand
POOLE RNLI was rushed out to help a 31ft yacht off Shipstal Point in Arne after a crew member suffered a lacerated hand. The RNLI were requested to launch at 1:45pm on September 20 by the Coastguard after the yacht had become entangled in its chain
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Section of beach closed as groyne replacement works begin
A SECTION of Hengistbury Head beach has been closed as coastal defence works begin. Work has commenced today, September 23, to replace and strengthen two timber groynes at the beach. The works are expected to take six to eight weeks, with
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Man suffers broken leg after brawl outside football club
A MAN in his 30s had his leg broken outside Shaftesbury Football Club in Coppice Street. Dorset Police reported that the victim had suffered the injuries on September 22 at around 1:20am and had to be taken to hospital following the fight.
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'No change' to Winter Fuel Payment cut plans as Chancellor warns of 'tough decisions'
Rachel Reeves has said “tough decisions” in the upcoming Budget would not “dim our ambition for Britain” and insisted Tory austerity had been a “destructive choice” which would not be repeated. The Chancellor was speaking at the Labour Party conference
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Hecklers dragged out of conference amid Rachel Reeves' big Winter Fuel speech
Rachel Reeves was interrupted by hecklers at the Labour Party conference today (Monday, September 23). The Chancellor addressed the Labour Party conference, attempting to strike a more upbeat tone following months of stressing the need to take
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Armed police called to incident at former council building
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'Inaccurate criticism of police will not help anybody'
In response to the recent article regarding the inflammatory comments about Bournemouth from a former London police officer, I would like to make crystal clear that we are not ‘run over’ with knife crime. While of course the Force is doing all
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Man fined £500 for leaving two doors outside home ahead of tip-run
BCP Council has told residents that leaving unwanted items outside their homes for people to take for free is fly-tipping. The position taken by the council is at odds with the local authority watchdog which has expressed concerns that council's
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Main Bournemouth road closed following collision
10:24am Dorset Police said they received a report at 8.55am of a two-vehicle crash on Charminster Road. Road closures
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Love The Great British Bake Off? These are the most successful contestants
The Great British Bake Off has been on our screens for more than 10 years now across 14 series. Throughout its time, it's seen dozens of bakers make their way in the tent with only a select few claiming the winning title. Whilst you may expect
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Firefighters extinguish blaze covering half an acre of Bournemouth heathland
FIREFIGHTERS dealt with a blaze at a Bournemouth heathland. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service received a report at 1.28 pm on Saturday, September 21, of a fire spanning a large area of heathland at Turbary Common. Firefighters from
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Heavy rain expected as yellow weather warning issued
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More heavy rain expected to cause some disruption in Dorset
MORE heavy rain is set to fall across Dorset, the Met Office has warned. A yellow warning has been issued for rain across Dorset on Monday, September 23. A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “There is potential that 30-50 mm could develop
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'Scope for more price cuts' as fuel prices plummet at fastest rate of the year
Fuel prices are falling faster than at any other point 2024, new figures show, as the RAC says there is still “scope for further price cuts”. Average prices for petrol and diesel have fallen by nearly 7p per litre on forecourts over the last month
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Hospice launches second podcast series highlighting MND
A HOSPICE charity has launched a second series of its podcast highlighting the challenges of Motor Neurone Disease. Forest Holme Hospice Charity explores the illness’ impact on a partner and their family through its podcast series, Life & Loss.
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Bournemouth breastfeeding support group celebrates anniversary
A BOURNEMOUTH breastfeeding support group helping new mothers is celebrating one year. Maddie’s Miracle Breastfeeding Community Group, hosted by Bournemouth Foodbank, gives mothers the opportunity to socialise while receiving support. The group
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School hosts ‘hugely successful’ open evening with hall of fame launched
A SCHOOL hosted a “hugely successful” open evening for prospective students and parents along with its hall of fame launch. The Blandford School opened its doors on September 19 to highlight its “continued excellence” following its recent ‘good
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How much Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith get paid for The Great British Bake Off
The Great British Bake Off has become one of the most popular shows in the UK after more than a decade of airing. Originally, it was started on BBC, but it moved to Channel 4 and has continued to grow, with more than 14 series created. Whilst
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In The Dock: Man breached court order by urinating in public
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: CONNOR MATTHEWS, 21 and of Mossley Avenue, admitted criminal damage to property after damaging a gate and door belonging to BCP Housing on June 21. He admitted breaching a sexual harm
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Construction company celebrates milestone anniversary
A DORSET based construction company has celebrated a milestone anniversary. Spetisbury Construction marked its 40th year in business with a celebratory family day with its close-knit team of staff, partners and children. More than 80 people
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'We're on a mission to spread joy, one deliciously crafted treat at a time'
A NEW Asian bakery offering eye-catching baked goods is opening in Bournemouth town centre. Lan's Bakery was established in 2015 by Ms. Lan Ngo, a former fashion designer who discovered her true passion in crafting picturesque cakes for her children
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Four staff members qualify as fully fledged accountants
FOUR staff members at a Bournemouth accountancy firm have graduated from their apprenticeship scheme and are now fully fledged accountants. James Woodward, Alice McNab, John Olejnik and Edward Holly have all passed their ACA exams having spent
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Restaurant owed £351k to businesses when it closed down last year
A SANDBANKS restaurant that closed last winter owed £351,000 to creditors, liquidators have found. Lazyjacks in Panorama Road on the peninsula closed down in November 2023 but has since reopened under different ownership. Its last owners
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Welder unveils third butterfly sculpture for Macmillan auction
A WELDER whose partner spent her final days in Christchurch Hospital’s Macmillan unit has unveiled his third artwork to be auctioned for the hospice. Gary Smith from Bournemouth is an aerospace welder by day, but in his spare time, he creates welded
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Event scores another sponsor in AFC Bournemouth
THE Great Tail Trail has scored another sponsor as AFC Bournemouth confirms it will put its name to one of 45 giant mermaid tail sculptures on next spring's community art adventure through BCP. The football club joins other businesses and organisations
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Roadworks taking place across BCP this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week: Airfield Road (Christchurch) – outside 4: Temporary traffic signals on 16 September until 27 September during BCP
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‘Warm and welcoming’ nursery celebrate ‘good’ Ofsted
A BOURNEMOUTH nursery has been described as “warm and welcoming” with a “nurturing atmosphere” in its latest Ofsted report. Tops Bearwood, on Magna Road, have been rated ‘good’ by the education watchdog in the praising report. It said children
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Plans for 450 homes in Ringwood delayed again
PROPOSED plans for 400 homes in Ringwood have been delayed again after further objections have been considered. Delayed to September 11 after it was due to be considered on July 10, plans for 443 homes on land south of Moortown Lane have hit another
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Park pond viewing platform to remain closed until money is found
A POND viewing platform in a Bournemouth park will remain closed until money has been found to replace it. The wooden platform in Queen’s Park pond has reached the end of its life after surveys found it had become “unsafe”. Green ward councillor
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Plans for new high street practitioner's clinic for empty unit
PLANS are in place for a new high street practitioner's clinic an east Dorset town. Bristol-based Sara Fielden-Smith, of SFS Medical and Bookkeeping and a registered practitioner, has taken on an empty retail unit in Victoria Road, Ferndown.
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Dorset man to run past 25 churches in 'steeple chase' for Christian Aid
A DORSET man is lacing up his running trainers to take part in an ultra-marathon across North Dorset for charity. Eric Jager, 68,will be running before dawn to dusk past 25 churches from his hometown in Sherbourne. He will run past churches